NBA Analyst for 120Sports and former Miami Heat forward, Antoine Walker joined the Joe Rose Show on 560 WQAM to discuss the Heat retiring Shaquille O’Neal’s jersey number. They also talk about the Heat’s championship season in 2006 and the impact that Shaq had on the career of Dwyane Wade.
On Shaq’s number being retired- “I disagree with those fans who think Shaq’s number shouldn’t be retired.”
On Shaq and Dwyane Wade- “Shaq had a huge impact on D-Wade’s career. It took the pressure off of him a little bit.
On Shaq’s impact on the Heat- “Shaq completely changed the culture down in Miami.